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Students will collect and analyze live data from a professional wireless weather station and work collaboratively to identify patterns, track trends over time, and make evidence-based conclusions. Rather than focusing on weather science content, students will practice how professionals gather, analyze, and communicate information. Students will rotate through structured team roles such as data analyst, recorder, and presenter, giving them opportunities to build responsibility, collaboration, and leadership skills. As their coach, I will guide students in asking purposeful questions, evaluating information, and clearly explaining their reasoning using evidence.\r\n\r\nUsing real-time data helps students understand how professionals in careers such as meteorology, environmental planning, emergency management, and data analysis use information to make decisions. 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By integrating technology into daily instruction, students will participate in activities that are designed to match different learning styles, encourage active involvement, and deepen understanding. As a result, students will experience clearer instruction, increased engagement, and learning opportunities that better prepare them for success in a technology-driven world.\r\n\r\nIn addition, this tool will support instruction that is responsive to students’ individual needs. Student learning data will be used to guide instruction, allowing lessons to be adjusted based on strengths and areas for growth. 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With your support, we can ignite a calm culture of innovation that begins in the library and radiates throughout our school community.\r\n\r\nLet's raise the bar and ask our kids to start creating, instead of consuming. I am teaching the next Steve Jobs and need your help reaching them all! 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With your support, we can ignite a calm culture of innovation that begins in the library and radiates throughout our school community.\r\n\r\nLet's raise the bar and ask our kids to start creating, instead of consuming. I am teaching the next Steve Jobs and need your help reaching them all! 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